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JCCC RNProgramRegistered Nurse1140 applicants each year64 students admittedFull time programBegins fall semesterTwo years to completeApplication available: online in OctoberApplication deadline: February 1stRN program overview2Application Requirements1.2.3.4.5.Prerequisite CourseworkNursing prerequisite GPAACT scoresCertified Nurse AideBackground Consent form31
To complete the degree: 27 general educationcredits are required with a min. grade of CPrerequisiteCourseworkMust have at least 12 of the generaleducation credits by February 1stBIOL 144 or BIOL 140 AND BIOL 225 must becompleted with grades posted at applicationor you are not considered an eligible applicantScience courses must have been completedwithin 5 years of the application deadline*4Required at application BIOL 144 Human Anatomy & PhysiologyGeneralEducationCoursesOR BOTH(BIOL 140 Anatomy AND BIOL 225 Physiology)Required by fall start date ENGL 121 English Composition I MATH 171 College Algebra (or higher) PSYC 130 Introduction to Psychology5Other courses to be completed for the degree:BIOL 227 Human PathophysiologyGeneralEducationCoursesPSYC 218 Human DevelopmentCommunications electiveHumanities elective62
NURSING GPA 2.8*Applicants must have aminimum nursing courseworkGPA of 2.8 or higher.* Average GPA of admitted students is 3.77ACT SCORES(American College Test)12317 Composite score18 Science ReasoningscoreTest must be currentwithin 3 years ofapplication deadline*8ACT*Thisrequirementcan NOT bewaivedOfficial scores must bereceived by the Feb 1stapplication deadline.Only original national ACT scorereports, JCCC residual score reports orscores posted on official high schooltranscripts will be acceptedJCCC offers a residual ACT on campus.93
Certified Nurse Aid Certification required by February 1st. Printed proof from the Kansas Nurse AideRegistry. Must be active through the first day of class. **There are NO exceptions to this requirement.Prior health background or experience does notsatisfy the requirement.**10CPR for HealthcareProviders American Heart Association BLSfor Health Care Provider CPRrequired during summer11Previous College Transcripts All previous college transcripts that includegeneral education courses for nursing are due bythe Feb 1st deadline . You are responsible for making sure that alltransfer credit is posted to your transcript asequivalent to the required JCCC coursenames/numbers. Transcripts will only be accepted directly fromthe school where you completed the courses.124
Other Requirementsof the Application Submit the background consent form. Complete the Initial Assessment Procedures form1360% Nursing GPA30% ACT Science reasoning scoreSelectionCriteria10% ResidencyBonus Points14155
FAQsIf a course is repeated which grade do you accept?We will take the most recent grade posted on your transcript. If you are currently enrolled in a class but do nothave a grade posted by the application deadline we will factor your original grade into your GPA.Note – we do not take the highest grade – it is the MOST RECENT grade.Will I need to come in and do an interview as part of my application?Maybe. The JCCC RN program does not currently require an interview as part of the application process.However, they are in the process of exploring additional criteria for selection.What is the average ACT and GPA of those students admitted?The average ACT science reasoning score of admitted students is 25.The average GPA of admitted students is a 3.7.Is there a dress code or other requirement if I am admitted to the nursing program?The nursing program has dress code policies that includes no visible tattoos, and natural hair color. If youhave a specific inquiry, please reach out to the program director for guidance.16DirectorKaren LaMartina913‐469‐8500 ext. 3157CLB 115lamartin@jccc.eduCounseling appointment913‐469‐3809Registered NurseContact InformationRequest to meet with anursing counselorTesting Services913‐469‐4439176
JCCC RN Program Registered Nurse RN program overview 140 applicants each year 64 students admitted Full time program Begins fall semester Two years to complete Application available: online in October Application deadline: February 1st Application Requirements 1.Prerequisite Coursework 2.Nursing prerequisite GPA 3.ACT scores
